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This is a NO-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-3 contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a vision!

The Country Programme of Cooperation between the Government of Mozambique and UNICEF (CPD) for 2022-2026 aims to support Mozambique to accelerate efforts towards achieving the targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and meeting its commitment to respect, protect and fulfil the rights of children, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action. It derives from the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), 2022–2026 and aligns with the Government Five-Year Plan 2020–2024, the National Development Strategy 2015–2035 and relevant sector policies and programmes.

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How can you make a difference?

A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Mozambique's Pemba Field Office for a passionate and committed WASH Specialist (Emergency), NO-3 level, Temporary Appointment for 364 days (Open to Mozambican nationals).

This position is based in the UNICEF Mozambique field office in Pemba, Cabo Delgado. The WASH Specialist (Emergency) NO-3 level will be provided supervision and guidance by the WASH Manager (Emergency) P4. The Specialist will be the primary focal point for the Northern Crisis Recovery Program, providing oversight to all aspects of WASH programming, including interfacing with the World Bank and UNOPS.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

  1. Management support to the UNICEF WASH Manager (Emergency) for the NCRP program
  2. Programme development and planning, with focus on WASH in Emergency output
  3. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results, with focus on WASH in Emergency output
  4. Advisory services and technical support, with focus on WASH in Emergency output
  5. Advocacy, networking and partnership building, with focus on WASH in Emergency output
  6. Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response
  7. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building, with focus on WASH in Emergency output

1. Management support to the WASH Manager (Emergency) for the NCRP program

  • Advise the WASH Manager (Emergency) and Chief of WASH in determining priorities and performance measurements of the NCRP program. Monitor workplan implementation, to ensure that the NCRP results are achieved to schedule and performance standards. Report critical issues to the WASH Manager (Emergency) for timely action.
  • Provide technical advice to WASH section staff and partners on all aspects of programming and implementation of the NCRP program.
  • Perform provincial duties of the WASH Emergency Manager in his/her absence.

2. Programme development and planning

  • Ensure alignment of the NCRP program with other UNICEF programs and coordinate actions with the WASH Cluster and internally in UNICEF.
  • Prepare donor reports and regular progress updates, ensuring alignment with the WASH output results in the country programme.
  • Contribute to internal emergency planning processes and participate in internal emergency coordination forums.

3. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

  • Draft documentation for programme reviews and analytical statements on progress and constraints of the NCRP outcome and output results.
  • Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes for the achievement of the NCRP program. Ensure effective collaboration with other UNICEF sections, where needed.
  • Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, including environmental and social screening of site projects, regularly progress updates, and monitoring of services in NCRP sites with government and other partners and prepare reports for the WASH Manager (Emergency) and CO management.
  • Monitor, report and certify the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocations, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report issues to the WASH Manager (Emergency) , for timely resolution.
  • Serve as the primary focal point for the Northern Crisis Recovery Program, liaising with the World Bank and the United Nations Office for Project Services.
  • Prepare WASH sectoral progress reports for management, donors and partners.

4. Advisory services and technical support

  • Advise senior officials in government, NGOs, UN agencies and WASH sector donor agencies on WASH policies, strategies and best practices.
  • Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic materials for use by management, donors, UNICEF regional offices and headquarters.
  • Review and contribute to environmental and social screening of project sites in alignment with World Bank policies.
  • Participate in national WASH Cluster forums and contribute to technical working groups and forums.

5. Advocacy, networking and partnership building

  • Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with government counterparts, UN agencies, donor agencies, WASH institutions, NGOs, research institutes and the private sector to stimulate coordination and collaboration in the WASH sector.
  • Produce materials for WASH in Emergency programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships and support fund-raising.
  • Participate in inter-agency discussions, ensuring that UNICEF’s position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the planning and agenda setting.

6. Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response

  • Ensure that UNICEF programs contribute to preparedness and recovery through durable solutions and respond to emergency needs as needed.

7. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

  • Manage the implementation, monitoring and documentation of WASH action research and innovation (technical or systems), ensuring rigorous monitoring and wide sharing of results.
  • Prepare learning/knowledge products, covering innovative approaches and good practices, to support overall WASH sector development.
  • Initiate and contribute to the systematic assessment of WASH in Emergency sector capacity gap analysis, in collaboration with government and other stakeholders, and support the design of initiatives to strengthen capacities systematically.
  • Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

  • An advanced university degree (Masters or higher) in one of the following fields is required: public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, engineering or another relevant technical field. *A bachelor's degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
  • Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree are required.
  • DEVELOPMENTAL: a minimum of five years of professional experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required.
  • HUMANITARIAN: At least one three-month deployment mission in a humanitarian situation (with UN-Govt-INGO) is required.
  • Experience and knowledge of the WASH Cluster system is required.
  • Experience and knowledge of monitoring and evaluation for WASH programs is required.
  • Experience and knowledge with environmental and social policies and programming. Experience with World Bank procedures.
  • Fluency in English and Portuguese is required. Working knowledge of local languages is considered as an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

  • Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness
  • Works Collaboratively with others
  • Builds and Maintains Partnerships
  • Innovates and Embraces Change
  • Thinks and Acts Strategically
  • Drive to achieve impactful results
  • Manages ambiguity and complexity

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

There will be no relocation package offered for this post. The successful candidate will be responsible for his/her own relocation and settlement in the city where the post is based.

There is a salary calculator tool for local staff through this link. Please run simulations for an estimate of monthly and annual salary based on the post’s level and location. When running the simulation, please select Mozambique (NEW) as the Duty Station.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable male and female candidates (Mozambican nationals) are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Candidates who applied previously for this vacancy do not need to reapply.

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